Far from serving as a figurative and literal vehicle for freedom and independence, cars exclude vast numbers of people from full enfranchisement in society -children, older people who have lost the ability to drive, people with disabilities that prevent them from driving, people who can't afford to buy or operate a car. Automobiles have produced far more collective damage to the world, in terms of death, illness, and environmental destruction, than nearly any other invention in human history.
"BMW might buy Audi's shares at FC Bayern and replace it as shareholder and main car sponsor, even before the end of the partnership contract between Bayern and Audi in 2029."